Two Candidates Advance in Thai Sports Authority Chief Selection
Two deputy directors advance as finalists for Thai Sports Authority chief after screening eliminated eight of ten applicants; they'll face English proficiency tests and interviews in August 2026.
The selection committee for the Thai Sports Authority (SAT) director has screened all applicants and advanced only two candidates who meet full qualifications out of the 10 who originally applied. Dr. Meehai Inwoed, SAT Deputy Director for Administration, and Proddawan Samanmit, SAT Deputy Director for Professional and Boxing Sports, will now proceed to the next stages: English language proficiency testing on August 10, 2026, and formal interviews on August 13, 2026.
The SAT opened recruitment for the director position between July 15–29, 2026, attracting 10 total applicants. On August 7, 2026, the selection committee—chaired by Natthariya Weewongse, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports—announced the list of fully qualified candidates.
The English language testing will take place on August 10 at the Tewawongse Institute of Diplomacy, Building B (Rajpatharanabhakdi Building), 7th Floor, Door 1 (Lift E2). Dr. Meehai Inwoed is scheduled for 9:30–9:50 a.m., and Proddawan Samanmit for 9:50–10:10 a.m. Their English test scores will be combined with their interview scores.
Interviews will follow on August 13 at the Strategy and Planning Division meeting room, 9th Floor, Ministry of Tourism and Sports Office (Building C), Chaeng Wattana Road, starting at 10:00 a.m. Dr. Meehai Inwoed's interview is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. and Proddawan Samanmit's for 11:00 a.m.
